Galaxy Tab S9 vs Xiaomi Pad 9
68Performancechip67.6
61.6Display78.4
46Battery55.4
81.4Portability84.5
75.2Features35.2
1 spec wins — Galaxy Tab S97 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Galaxy Tab S9 scores 64.4 against 64.7 for Xiaomi Pad 9. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Xiaomi Pad 9 edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Galaxy Tab S9
- Stronger features score: 75 vs 35
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 46
- Stronger portability score: 85 vs 81
- 26% higher Pixel density: 344 ppi vs 274 ppi
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11 ″ | 11.2 ″+2% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3200x2136 |
| Pixel density | 274 ppi | 344 ppi+26% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 750 nits | 800 nits+7% |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| AnTuTu | 1,701,763Top 47% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 595,811Top 40% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 450,201Top 47% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 226,952Bottom 46% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 428,799Top 48% | — |
| AnTuTu 12 | 1,861,008Bottom 50% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB + microSD | 128GB / 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 9,720 mAh+16% |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 498 g | 485 g+3% |
| Thickness | 5.9 mm | 5.8 mm+2% |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 |
Features
| Spec | Galaxy Tab S9 | Xiaomi Pad 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | S Pen (included) | — |
| Keyboard support | Yes | — |
| Speakers | Quad | 4-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 13 (One UI 5.1.1) | Xiaomi HyperOS 4 |